In just a few hours from now, we will witness the biggest match of this year for both India and England when the two giants face each other in the second semifinal of T20 World Cup 2024. But amidst the pre-match buzz, a fascinating detail has emerged – the uncanny similarity in the statistics of both captains, Rohit Sharma and Jos Buttler, throughout the tournament!
Rohit & Buttler – statistical twins?
Both Rohit and Buttler have amassed exactly 191 runs in the ongoing World Cup. They have faced an identical number of deliveries – 120 – resulting in a mirrored strike rate of 159.16. This symmetry extends beyond the current tournament. In T20Is played this year leading up to the World Cup, both captains have scored the same number of runs (191) facing the same number of balls (192).
| Rohit | Similarity | Buttler |
|---|---|---|
| 191 | Runs in T20 WC 2024 | 191 |
| 120 | Balls faced in T20 WC 2024 | 120 |
| 159.17 | SR in T20 WC 2024 | 159.17 |
| 9 | Matches this year | 9 |
| 192 | Balls faced this year | 192 |
| 2 | NO. this year | 2 |
| 2 | 50s this year | 2 |
A tale of two fifties
The eerie similarities don’t end there. Both Rohit and Buttler have struck two fifties each in 2024. Remarkably, both have remained unbeaten twice. This statistical mirroring adds a layer of excitement to the upcoming mega clash, leaving cricket fans wondering if this parity will translate into the high-pressure semi-final.
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